Guidebook for Columbia
Food Scene
Within walking distance, excellent cocktails and barbecue. We recommend the Lil Biscuit Bread Basket, Crispy Pork Belly, Barbecue Plate and anything on the Late Night Menu.
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The War Mouth
1209 Franklin StWithin walking distance, excellent cocktails and barbecue. We recommend the Lil Biscuit Bread Basket, Crispy Pork Belly, Barbecue Plate and anything on the Late Night Menu.
We love the Cafe Mocha and it's within walking distance! Closed Sundays.
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Indah Coffee
2238 Sumter StWe love the Cafe Mocha and it's within walking distance! Closed Sundays.
Our ultimate spot for sushi - the best around! We strongly recommend sitting at the sushi bar, you will not leave disappointed!
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Inakaya Japanese Restaurant
224 Oneil CtOur ultimate spot for sushi - the best around! We strongly recommend sitting at the sushi bar, you will not leave disappointed!
The best Thai food around, a great spot for a double date, date night or a dinner alone at the bar.
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Baan Sawan Thai Bistro
2135 Devine StThe best Thai food around, a great spot for a double date, date night or a dinner alone at the bar.
One of the best restaurants in Columbia - friends of ours run and work at this spot - we recommend starting with the flash fried oyster appetizer, not on the menu but they have it, trust us! Great atmosphere with seating inside and out on the street front.
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Hampton Street Vineyard
1207 Hampton StOne of the best restaurants in Columbia - friends of ours run and work at this spot - we recommend starting with the flash fried oyster appetizer, not on the menu but they have it, trust us! Great atmosphere with seating inside and out on the street front.
One of our favorite restaurants in The Vista and the location of our first date. A new menu every day using local ingredients, one of the originators of farm to table in Columbia.
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Motor Supply Company Bistro
920 Gervais StOne of our favorite restaurants in The Vista and the location of our first date. A new menu every day using local ingredients, one of the originators of farm to table in Columbia.
People rave about Cafe Strudel's brunch, but we have had amazing dinners and lunches here too. Close to the Old Mill Antique Mall.
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Cafe Strudel
300 State StPeople rave about Cafe Strudel's brunch, but we have had amazing dinners and lunches here too. Close to the Old Mill Antique Mall.
Great for food or drinks / late night. We love the crispy brussels!
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Bourbon
1214 Main StGreat for food or drinks / late night. We love the crispy brussels!
The Oak Table
1221 Main StGreat food, awesome drinks, pricey but with a wonderful view of The State House.
Newer spot in the Shandon neighborhood of Columbia. Delicious cinnamon rolls and sandwiches.
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The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
2617 Devine StNewer spot in the Shandon neighborhood of Columbia. Delicious cinnamon rolls and sandwiches.
Chocolate Nirvana Bakery Cafe
2501 Main StChocolate. Nirvana. Enough said.
Amazing coffee, great breakfast and lunch options and a wonderful spot to sit and people watch on the outdoor patio.
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Drip
1441 Main StAmazing coffee, great breakfast and lunch options and a wonderful spot to sit and people watch on the outdoor patio.
Shopping
Every Saturday this market is open from 9am - 1pm. There is something for everyone and it's within walking distance to and from our home. Most of the stands take credit cards as well.
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Рынок Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StEvery Saturday this market is open from 9am - 1pm. There is something for everyone and it's within walking distance to and from our home. Most of the stands take credit cards as well.
One of our favorite antique malls in the area - you can spend hours here. Many of the items in our home have come out of the Old Mill Antique Mall, including our bar cart, ash tray planter, vases, art, white bedside tables and blue arm shell chair.
Old Mill Antique Mall
310 State StOne of our favorite antique malls in the area - you can spend hours here. Many of the items in our home have come out of the Old Mill Antique Mall, including our bar cart, ash tray planter, vases, art, white bedside tables and blue arm shell chair.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome spot for drinks and amazing food! Pricey, but a pleasant surprise in the middle of downtown Columbia!
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Lula Drake Wine Parlour
1635 Main StAwesome spot for drinks and amazing food! Pricey, but a pleasant surprise in the middle of downtown Columbia!
Awesome local craft brews, nice building and outdoor area - great sunset views. Cool, calm and casual hangout spot.
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Columbia Craft Brewing Company
520 Greene StAwesome local craft brews, nice building and outdoor area - great sunset views. Cool, calm and casual hangout spot.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful arts scene in the middle of downtown Columbia with a fabulous gift shop and walking distance from our home.
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Колумбийский музей искусства
1515 Main StWonderful arts scene in the middle of downtown Columbia with a fabulous gift shop and walking distance from our home.
701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) is a visual art center that promotes understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of contemporary art, the creative process, and the role of art and artists in the community. The center also encourages interaction between visual arts and other art forms.
701 CCA
701 Whaley St701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) is a visual art center that promotes understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of contemporary art, the creative process, and the role of art and artists in the community. The center also encourages interaction between visual arts and other art forms.
Essentials
This is the spot for all of your grocery needs!
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Publix Super Market at Gervais Place
501 Gervais StThis is the spot for all of your grocery needs!
Entertainment & Activities
Founded in 1979, The Nick’s programming is comprised of a mix of first run independent films, special curated series, and one-off screenings of films of relevance to our community. As big believers in creating more engaging film-going experiences, the Nickelodeon often provides opportunities for conversation before and after screenings, pulling together experts and community members as speakers and respondents.
We don't go to regular movie theaters anymore, The Nick is where it's at if you want to enjoy a boutique movie going experience with your favorite beer or wine, popcorn and snacks. Also within walking distance from our home.
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Nickelodeon Theatre
1607 Main StFounded in 1979, The Nick’s programming is comprised of a mix of first run independent films, special curated series, and one-off screenings of films of relevance to our community. As big believers in creating more engaging film-going experiences, the Nickelodeon often provides opportunities for conversation before and after screenings, pulling together experts and community members as speakers and respondents.
We don't go to regular movie theaters anymore, The Nick is where it's at if you want to enjoy a boutique movie going experience with your favorite beer or wine, popcorn and snacks. Also within walking distance from our home.
Parks & Nature
Wonderful for bike riding, running or walking. Boat launch as well. $5 entry fee at the gate.
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Saluda Shoals Park
5605 Bush River RdWonderful for bike riding, running or walking. Boat launch as well. $5 entry fee at the gate.
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and rejuvenate this ecosystem and support the growth of national and state champion trees.
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Национальный парк Конгори
100 National Park RdAstonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and rejuvenate this ecosystem and support the growth of national and state champion trees.
Great for walking, running, and biking, this 2.5 mile long trail is close to our home and a spot we regularly use for exercise. Beautiful views of the river and dam.
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Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
312 Laurel StGreat for walking, running, and biking, this 2.5 mile long trail is close to our home and a spot we regularly use for exercise. Beautiful views of the river and dam.